Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery… If you want to influence someone, listen to what he says… When he finishes talking, ask him about any points that you do not understand. Then tell him what it is you want and point out the areas where you are in agreement and those […]
Influence Quotes
No single man, probably, has exercised a greater influence on the ideas, literature and art of the twentieth century than Freud.
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority: still more when you super add the tendency or the certainty of corruption by authority. There is no worse heresy than that the office sanctifies the holder of it.
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
The true teacher defends his pupil against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.
Men after death are understood worse than men of the present, but heard better.
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.
